Solitary bees are important pollinators of many plant species. However, their populations have been declining sharply over the past decades. Supporting these bees is crucial not only for biodiversity but also for essential ecosystem services. One effective way to assist solitary bees is by creating suitable nesting opportunities both in rural and urban environments. Therefore, we have launched a long-term research aimed at supporting these pollinators. The research was conducted using our own specially designed equipment — nesting units with precisely milled cavities, stems made of durable natural materials, and pots filled with sandy soil. At 40 sites (on the campus and green roofs of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, in Sacré Coeur Park, and on the green roof of OC Nový Smíchov), we deployed our experiment to promote the biodiversity of solitary bees.
We will continue to keep you informed about the progress of the research through our team Facebook and this website.
We would like to thank, for making this research possible, to: CZU Prague, the management of FES – CZU, the management of FAFNR – CZU (especially Matouš Jebavý), the management of FFWS – CZU (especially Petr Karlík), the CZU Operational Horticulture, the CZU Libosad, the City District Prague 5, the management of OC Nový Smíchov and Stanice Přírodovědců Smíchov.
Supported by: Municipal biological diversity: application of modern practices to support biodiversity in cities and their surroundings and Biodiverse green roofs supporting natural plant and insect communities.
